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Toronto, come hungry for stories! 🍽️Food is more than what we eat. It's a connection to our cultures, communities, and t...
10/17/2026

Toronto, come hungry for stories! 🍽️

Food is more than what we eat. It's a connection to our cultures, communities, and the city we call home.

Our Tastes of Toronto series, in partnership with The Depanneur, brings together food, history, and storytelling through two special evenings this fall.
🌽 October 29 | Iván Wadgymar of Maizal Tortilleria
Explore Mexican culinary traditions, Día de los Mu***os, and Iván's experiences in Kensington Market, with tastings of tamales, pan de mu**to, and atole.

🥢 November 19 | Shirley Lum
Discover the stories behind Toronto's Chinese food culture with culinary historian Shirley Lum, who brings years of experience leading Chinatown walking tours and hosting Lunar New Year banquets.

đź“Ť Museum of Toronto, 401 Richmond Street West
🕡 6:30 PM
Two evenings. Two culinary traditions. A whole lot of Toronto stories.

🎟️ Tickets available now — Link in bio!

What does someone who's spent over two decades exploring Toronto's food scene really think about the city? đź‘€Meet Suresh ...
10/17/2026

What does someone who's spent over two decades exploring Toronto's food scene really think about the city? đź‘€

Meet Suresh Doss, award-winning food writer, broadcaster, and host of CBC's Locals Welcome. From neighbourhood gems to the communities behind Toronto's diverse food culture, Suresh has spent years uncovering the stories that make this city special.

Now, he's joining us at Toronto Confessions: Love It or Hate It to share his perspective on the city he's explored one meal at a time.

đź“… October 21 | 7 PM
đź“Ť The Second City, One York Street
🎟️ Tickets available now — Link in bio!

What's one Toronto food spot you think everyone should know about? Tell us below!

What does Amil Niazi really think about Toronto? đź‘€Writer and cultural critic Amil Niazi has plenty to say about the city...
10/16/2026

What does Amil Niazi really think about Toronto? đź‘€

Writer and cultural critic Amil Niazi has plenty to say about the city we call home. She joins us for Toronto Confessions to share her perspective on Toronto's culture, communities, and contradictions — what we love, what frustrates us, and what makes this city worth talking about.

đź“Ť The Second City, One York Street, Toronto
đź“… October 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets available now — Link in bio
Expect honest opinions, unexpected perspectives, and a few confessions along the way.

✨ What's your biggest Toronto confession? Tell us below.

What does Sam East really think about Toronto? đź‘€Radio personality Sam East is used to getting people talking. Now, she's...
10/15/2026

What does Sam East really think about Toronto? đź‘€

Radio personality Sam East is used to getting people talking. Now, she's joining us for Toronto Confessions to share her take on the city we call home — what makes it special, what could be better, and the things Torontonians don't always say out loud.

đź“Ť The Second City, One York Street, Toronto
đź“… October 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets available now — Link in bio
Expect honest opinions, unexpected stories, and a few confessions along the way.

✨ What's one thing about Toronto that everyone thinks but nobody says?

🎬 What does acclaimed filmmaker Atom Egoyan really think about Toronto?With 18 feature films, five Cannes Film Festival ...
10/14/2026

🎬 What does acclaimed filmmaker Atom Egoyan really think about Toronto?

With 18 feature films, five Cannes Film Festival prizes, two Academy Award nominations, and 25 Genie Awards, Atom Egoyan has made his mark on Canadian cinema and beyond.

Now, he's joining us for a special fireside chat at Toronto Confessions: Love It or Hate It, moderated by Toronto-based film critic, writer, and podcast host Norm Wilner.

From the city's influence on storytelling to the experiences that shape our relationship with Toronto, expect an evening of honest conversations and fresh perspectives.

đź“… October 21 | 7 PM
đź“Ť The Second City, One York Street, Toronto
🎟️ Tickets available now — Link in bio!

What does Hollywood Jade really think about Toronto?Celebrated Canadian choreographer, creative director, and television...
10/11/2026

What does Hollywood Jade really think about Toronto?

Celebrated Canadian choreographer, creative director, and television personality Hollywood Jade is no stranger to the spotlight. From working with artists like Jully Black to appearing as a guest judge on Canada’s Drag Race and winning The Traitors Canada Season 3, he’s made his mark on Canadian entertainment.

Now, he joins us for Toronto Confessions to share his unfiltered thoughts on the city we call home — what he loves, what he'd change, and what makes Toronto unlike anywhere else.

đź“Ť The Second City, One York Street, Toronto
đź“… October 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets available now — Link in bio

Expect bold opinions, unexpected stories, and maybe a few confessions along the way.

✨ What's your most controversial opinion about Toronto? Tell us below.

A dollhouse with a dark story.This miniature replica recreates Toronto’s Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women, an institu...
10/10/2026

A dollhouse with a dark story.

This miniature replica recreates Toronto’s Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women, an institution that operated from 1880 to 1969. Over its nearly 90-year history, more than 20,000 women were confined there, often under harsh conditions and for reasons ranging from criminal offences to behaviour that challenged the social expectations placed on women at the time.

Created in 2025 by Daisy Zhang, Nisha Bhathella, and students from the University of Waterloo’s School of Architecture, the plywood model offers a closer look at the architecture of a place that shaped the lives of thousands of Toronto women.

See this object and discover more than 50 stories from across the city in The T.O. You Don’t Know at Museum of Toronto — 401 Richmond St. W.

Mercer Reformatory Dollhouse Replica, Daisy Zhang, Nisha Bhathella, and University of Waterloo School of Architecture students, 2025. Plywood.

Collection of the University of Waterloo’s School of Architecture.

What does Pete think makes Toronto a better city?“Most people think Toronto is too big for one person to make a differen...
10/09/2026

What does Pete think makes Toronto a better city?

“Most people think Toronto is too big for one person to make a difference, but actually each of us can change someone’s day, or even their life, with a simple hello.”

Pete joins us for Toronto Confessions to share his perspective on the city we call home, the power of human connection, and how even the smallest interactions can make a big difference.

đź“Ť The Second City, One York Street, Toronto
đź“… October 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets available now — Link in bio

Come for the honest conversations, unexpected perspectives, and a few Toronto confessions along the way.

✨ Do you think a simple hello can make Toronto a friendlier city? Tell us below.

What does Falen Johnson really think about Toronto?Mohawk and Tuscarora writer and producer Falen Johnson has spent her ...
10/08/2026

What does Falen Johnson really think about Toronto?

Mohawk and Tuscarora writer and producer Falen Johnson has spent her career telling stories about identity, community, and place. She joins us for Toronto Confessions for a candid conversation about the city we call home — what makes it unique, what frustrates us, what we love, and what keeps us connected.

đź“Ť The Second City, One York Street, Toronto
đź“… October 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets available now — Link in bio

Come hear bold opinions, unexpected reflections, and maybe a few confessions along the way.

✨ What’s one thing you love about Toronto and one thing you’d change? Tell us below.

Celebrate the release of Militants, Mobsters and Mavericks and discover the people and power struggles that helped build...
10/05/2026

Celebrate the release of Militants, Mobsters and Mavericks and discover the people and power struggles that helped build modern Toronto.

Join author and historian Dr. Gilberto Fernandes for a special reading from the book, followed by a conversation with John Cartwright, former President of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council.

📅 Wednesday, October 7 | 6:30–8:30 PM
đź“Ť Museum of Toronto, 401 Richmond St W
🎟️ Free admission — register on Eventbrite, link in bio.

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